A good night’s sleep is essential to be in good shape the next morning. Adults generally need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep to be physically and mentally healthy. However, falling asleep is not always easy. Similarly, it can happen to wake up tired or even sore because of a bad position taken during the night. If you have neck or back pain when you wake up, it may be due to your pillow. As important as the mattress, it must provide comfort but also support for the neck and head. The memory foam pillow is particularly suitable for people with neck and back pain. Indeed, it is designed to perfectly align the head and the spine in order to relieve pain and therefore improve the quality of sleep. But how to choose it? Which model should be favored for a truly restorative sleep? Here is our selection of the best memory foam pillows.
The Original Comfort Pillow by Tempur
This memory foam pillow is the crème de la crème! It is itself filled with micro-cushions, a patented NASA space technology, to provide the perfect balance of support and comfort. Modular, it can be inflated as you wish to suit you perfectly. Whether you sleep on your back, stomach or side, it will be comfortable and will adapt to your neck and your head. Soft and practical, the pillowcase is machine washable up to 60°C. You will be on a cloud!
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Emma Essentials Memory Foam Flake Pillow
The Emma brand does not forget sleepers who want good support but also great softness. This pillow is specially designed to provide good head and neck support, while being extremely soft. Made from a blend of 70% memory foam flakes and 30% fine, stable polyester hollow fibers, it is extremely comfortable. We have tested and approved it! It adapts perfectly to the curves of the head and neck but remains flatter and more even than a classic memory foam pillow. A successful bet!
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The Suprelle Memory pillow by Dodo
Dodo also thinks of all sleepers and has therefore created a memory foam pillow that is suitable for everyone. Indeed, it adapts to the shape of the body and to all the positions that you prefer to sleep on the back, the side or even on the stomach. This pillow is padded with an ultra-resilient filling to optimally support the head and neck. Dodo’s Suprelle Memory then promotes a better position during sleep, without forgetting comfort. For it to regain its swelling, simply tap it. In the evening, you will sleep like a baby!
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Dunlopillo Memory Foam Flake Pillow
Have a good night’s sleep with this memory foam pillow from Dunlopillo. Filled with 60% shredded polyurethane memory foam and 40% down-like polyester fibre, it provides optimal support for your head and neck. It wraps you in softness thanks to its machine-washable cotton cover. With this ultra-comfortable pillow that perfectly matches the shape of the body, Dunlopillo once again proves to be a master in the art of sleep!
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Bultex memory foam pillow
This Bultex pillow has a filling designed in two parts to provide progressive and balanced comfort. In fact, it is made up of a central core of siliconized hollow fibers, coated with a cut Memofresh foam. This one is ultra-ventilated due to the different cutouts it has. This 100% polyester microfiber pillow guarantees very good head and neck support thanks to the high resilience of the visco foam, able to return to its original shape in no time. This Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified pillow offers you the best for a truly restorative sleep. In addition, it is practical thanks to its very soft Bultex Aeropower cover, machine washable at 40°C. The must to fall into the arms of Morpheus!
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How to choose the right shape memory pillow?
The memory foam pillow is designed to support your head and neck, while respecting the natural alignment of your spine. It relieves neck and back pain, which promotes better sleep. But a pillow is not chosen at random. To be sure to sleep well, it is important to check several criteria. To know :
- Its shape : there are many formats, a cushion can be rectangular or square, and there are several sizes. It must not only suit your bedding but above all your body type. The square pillow will be more suitable for people under 1m75 or with a large bed. Otherwise, it will be rather recommended to choose a rectangular pillow.
- Its filling: depending on the materials chosen, the padding will provide more or less firmness but also more or less support. It’s up to you to find the perfect dosage so that it suits you!
- The material of the cover: it is advisable to opt for a breathable material to avoid humidity but also an anti-mite fabric to prevent allergies. We recommend cotton or bamboo! Likewise, choose Oeko-tex certified pillows which ensure the absence of harmful and dangerous substances for your skin.
- Ease of maintenance: if your pillow has a removable and machine-washable cover, it is more hygienic and practical for you!
- The price : there are memory foam pillows that can suit all budgets. If the price is not always a guarantee of quality, beware of models at very low prices which could be of less good design.
- User reviews: these people have bought and therefore tested the pillow you want. Their opinions are useful to better guide your choice.
Ergonomic pillow or memory foam pillow, what’s the difference?
Ergonomic pillows are generally more flexible. It is possible to adapt them to your preferences by customizing the height or firmness. As for memory foam pillows, they have a fixed filling that makes them less malleable. However, more and more brands are offering more flexible memory foam pillows to provide more comfort.
What is the lifespan of a memory foam pillow?
The memory foam pillows are to be changed approximately every 3 years. However, the quality of the padding must be taken into account! A viscoelastic or latex pillow can last up to 6 years. On the other hand, a low-cost pillow will have to be renewed every 6 months to 1 year.
